News & Publications

Our team is at the forefront as the law develops—publishing, presenting, and receiving recognitions for our contributions. Read up on recent firm news here.

Mar 15, 2016 Laurie J. Hepler
GMSR expands to San Francisco and adds its newest partner, Laurie Hepler

GMSR is excited to announce that it will be expanding beyond its Los Angeles headquarters and opening a second office in San Francisco on April 1st, 2016. The addition of the new San Francisco office will support the firm’s growth strategy and enhance its accessibility

Mar 03, 2016
The Second District Court of Appeal upholds the efforts of our client, the County of Los Angeles, in requiring SoCalGas to extend relocation relief

The Second District Court of Appeal denies a writ petition and stay request by Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and upholds the efforts of our client, the County of Los Angeles, in requiring SoCalGas to extend, through March 18, 2016, millions of dollars in relocation

Feb 23, 2016 Timothy T. Coates
Federal Civil Rights Act, California Governmental Tort Liability Practice (CEB)
Feb 02, 2016
Guns & Gavels: A Second Amendment Update, Appellate Issues (Winter 2016)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article

Feb 02, 2016
Tech Talk: Appeals of Today and Tomorrow, Appellate Issues (Winter 2016)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article

Nine GMSR lawyers named Southern California Super Lawyers

Nine GMSR lawyers were named as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2016: Tim Coates, Irving Greines, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Marc Poster, Barbara Ravitz, Kent Richland, Marty Stein and Cynthia Tobisman. Robin Meadow is on the Top 100 List for the sixth time. The Top

Jan 19, 2016 Alana H. Rotter
Alana Rotter to offer tips on getting an appeal dismissed at January 19 MCLE program

On January 19, 2016, Alana Rotter and a co-presenter will discuss strategies for getting an appeal dismissed and practices for seeking and opposing dismissal. The program, which will be in Century City, includes lunch and qualifies for 1 hour of MCLE credit. For additional information,

Jan 13, 2016 Alana H. Rotter
Alana Rotter discusses two new decisions on calculating key post-trial and appellate deadlines in a front-page Daily Journal guest column

California courts have the power to extend some deadlines for filing documents or deciding motions, but others are firm – courts cannot extend them, and the failure to comply with them deprives the court of jurisdiction to rule. Deciding a matter of first impression, Garibotti

Jan 13, 2016 Alana H. Rotter
Timing Is Everything In Court, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 13, 2016)

Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 13, 2016) California courts have the power to extend some deadlines for filing documents or deciding motions, but others are firm – courts cannot extend them, and the failure to comply with them deprives the court of jurisdiction to rule.

Jan 11, 2016
Robin Meadow will participate in program discussing the firm’s recent victory in Estate of Duke

Robin Meadow will participate in a program entitled “Wills, Evidence and Henry VIII: A Discussion of Estate of Duke” discussing the firm’s recent victory in Estate of Duke, which overturned a long-settled rule prohibiting reformation of wills. More information here.

Who We Serve

PUBLIC ENTITIES

Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.

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INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

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BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

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TRIAL COUNSEL

The firm’s lawyers are team players, collaborating with trial counsel at any level from legal strategy to writing or editing trial court motions and appellate briefs.

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INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.

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COMMUNITY PRO BONO

As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.

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